Hedera canariensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
canariensis
ID:
980313
Status:
valid
Authors:
Willd.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1808
Citation Micro:
Mag. Neuesten Entdeck. Gesammten Naturk. Ges. Naturf. Freunde Berlin 2: 171 (1808)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000979651
Common Names
- Hedera canariensis
- Canariensis Hedera
- Canariensis Ivy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hedera canariensis (also called Canary Ivy, among many other common names) is a species of ivy native to the Canary Islands. It has dark green, glossy leaves and can grow up to 10 meters in length. It is found in humid forests, woodlands and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Hedera canariensis has been used as a natural insect repellent and as a natural insecticide. It is also used to treat headaches, nausea, and indigestion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hedera canariensis has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, light green stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Hedera canariensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. To cultivate, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings can be taken from the stems in the spring or summer and rooted in a light soil. Water regularly and fertilize monthly.
Where to Find Hedera canariensis
Hedera canariensis can be found in the Canary Islands, Madeira, and the Azores.
Species in the Hedera genus
Hedera iberica, Hedera rhizomatifera, Hedera algeriensis, Hedera azorica, Hedera canariensis, Hedera caucasigena, Hedera colchica, Hedera cypria, Hedera helix, Hedera hibernica, Hedera maderensis, Hedera maroccana, Hedera nepalensis, Hedera pastuchovii, Hedera rhombea, Hedera sinensis, Hedera taurica, Hedera hibernica, Hedera maynensis, Hedera unifolia, Hedera crebrescens, Hedera soroksarensis, Hedera sepulcralis,
Species in the Araliaceae family
Anakasia simplicifolia, Aralia apioides, Aralia armata, Aralia atropurpurea, Aralia bicrenata, Aralia bipinnata, Aralia cachemirica, Aralia caesia, Aralia californica, Aralia castanopsisicola, Aralia chinensis, Aralia continentalis, Aralia cordata, Aralia dasyphylla, Aralia dasyphylloides, Aralia debilis, Aralia decaisneana, Aralia delavayi, Aralia echinocaulis, Aralia elata, Aralia excelsa, Aralia fargesii, Aralia ferox, Aralia finlaysoniana, Aralia foliolosa, Aralia frodiniana, Aralia gigantea, Aralia gintungensis, Aralia glabra, Aralia glabrifoliolata, Aralia henryi, Aralia hispida, Aralia humilis, Aralia kansuensis, Aralia kingdon-wardii, Aralia leschenaultii, Aralia malabarica, Aralia melanocarpa, Aralia merrillii, Aralia mexicana, Aralia montana, Aralia nudicaulis, Aralia parasitica, Aralia plumosa, Aralia racemosa, Aralia regeliana, Aralia rex, Aralia scaberula, Aralia scopulorum, Aralia searelliana,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-96587: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.